The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 858 - 858 393 Spring Stirrings (Second Update)

Chapter 858: 393 Spring Stirrings (Second Update) Chapter 858: 393 Spring Stirrings (Second Update) “Okay,” Xiao Liulang and Gu Jiao returned to the west chamber, and only after placing Xiaoqingkong on the bedchamber did Gu Jiao return to her own east chamber.

Madam He had finally come back to her senses at this point, “Your son-in-law looks not bad, but what a pity, he’s a cripple. Jiaojiao is after all the daughter of a Marquis Residence, how could you find her a cripple?”

The Yao Family had never been particularly welcoming of Madam He and her daughter, and upon hearing these words, she immediately frowned.

Gu Jinyu hurried to smooth things over, “Aunt, my brother-in-law is very impressive, he is this year’s top scholar.”

Madam He curled her lip, “A cripple can also become the top scholar? Are top scholars so easy to come by nowadays? Then my Fengyi can become one too!”

Yao Fengyi, the son of Madam He and Yao Yuan, was two years older than Gu Jiao and Gu Yan.

The Yao Family had long ago given up any expectations for this sister-in-law; Madam He was ignorant and always so full of herself. If it weren’t for Gu Jinyu bringing her, they wouldn’t even have let Madam He in the door.

Madam He grumbled, “And this son-in-law of yours is too arrogant. Doesn’t he know how to host relatives from his wife’s family? Does he think he’s too good for Jiaojiao now that he’s become the top scholar? Also, I’m not trying to berate you, but Jiaojiao’s appearance really needs some covering up. It’s one thing to be ugly, but she doesn’t even dress up…”

“Sister-in-law!” The Yao Family slammed her teacup down heavily onto the table, holding back her anger, she spoke calmly, “You’ve had your tea, and said your piece, so if there’s nothing else, please go back. We’re very busy here!”

“What do you mean by this, little sister-in-law? I just got here and you’re chasing me away already! Am I wrong for speaking the truth?” Madam He said and turned to Gu Jinyu, “Jin Yu, you judge for me whether this ‘brother-in-law’ of yours didn’t even bother to greet us?”

Gu Jinyu spoke softly, “My brother-in-law didn’t do it on purpose, he doesn’t recognize you.”

Madam He huffed, “But he should at least recognize you, and yet I didn’t see him give you a proper look either.”

Gu Jinyu said no more.

Seeing the atmosphere cooling down, Madam He hurriedly smiled and said, “Alright, alright, my fault, I’m someone who speaks bluntly, Yaoyao, don’t take it personally!”

Madam He’s visit today was mainly for two matters, the first being about Yao Fengyi’s education; she wanted to pull some strings to get him into the Guozijian. The second was about Yao Xin’s marriage prospects.

“Just agree, Yaoyao,” Madam He said, unabashedly.

The Yao Family responded coldly, “Agree to what? Do you think I can just say the word and get someone into the Guozijian?”

Madam He choked, “But… aren’t you the lady of the Marquis Residence? I heard the old Marquis came back, ask him to think of a solution!”

The Yao Family was incredulous, “So, sister-in-law, you’re setting your sights on my father-in-law now!”

Madam He’s eyes flickered, “Well, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse. Although your father-in-law has been dismissed, and the Gu Family Army lost, he must still have some connections in the Capital City. Otherwise, how could your Marquis Residence live so extravagantly for so many years?”

This was indeed the truth; no matter how powerless the Ding’an Marquis Residence was, it had never been short of money—the foundation was there, and they were rich to the point of overflowing.

Madam He continued, “Besides, Fengyi is your own nephew! If you won’t help him, who will you help? That cripple son-in-law of yours was also pushed into the Guozijian by you, wasn’t he? If you could do it for him, why not for Fengyi!”

The Yao Family was furious, and it was a good thing that her daughter had been taking care of her recently, otherwise the child in her womb could have been jeopardized by Madam He’s aggravating behavior: “I don’t care where you heard such nonsense, but let me make it clear to you, my son-in-law entered the Guozijian on his own merit! He was the top scholar of the provincial exam in Youzhou!”

Madam He was stunned by the Yao Family’s fury, as she had never seen her get so angry before, and her own bravado instinctively faltered, “That… that must be because you pulled some strings…”

There was no reasoning with someone like Madam He, as “the mushroom does not know the dawn, the mole cricket does not know the spring.” Someone as shallow and self-righteous as Madam He would never believe in Xiao Liulang’s excellence!

She would only make wild guesses and still think that her conjectures were reasonable!

“Believe it or not!” The Yao Family had no desire to argue with Madam He anymore and stood up to leave.

Madam He hastened, “Hey! Yaoyao! I haven’t finished speaking!”

Gu Jinyu saw that the Yao Family was truly angry, and at this point, she couldn’t worry about Madam He anymore and followed the Yao Family’s steps.

Madam He tried to follow, but was suddenly jerked back by a forceful grip on the collar.

It was Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao yanked her out from the main hall, without a care for the collar choking Madam He’s neck.

Madam He, her eyes rolling back from being strangled, tried to grab at Gu Jiao but couldn’t catch her, “What… what are you doing?”